Passed away peacefully August 30, 2013.
Survived by wife, Judy; sons, James (Michele Moore) and John (Carlin); grandsons, Sebastian and Trevor; brothers, Loren (Shirley), Eugene (Muriel), Roland (Martha), Dennis (Marlene) Nelson, Steven (Carol) Nelson, Richard (Fran) Nelson; sisters, Anna May Woodward, Judith Ann (Tim) Capistrant, Cindy (Glenn) Rogers; many nieces and nephews.
Gerald retired after 40 years at the U of M where he pursued his love of science in many capacities.
Visitation Friday, 12-2 pm at Sunset Funeral Home, 2250 St. Anthony Blvd. NE, Minneapolis, with burial service to follow. Memorial Service Saturday, 12:30 pm at Prospect Park United Methodist Church, 22 Orlin Ave. SE, Minneapolis.
The family wishes to thank the caregivers at HCMC, Regency Hospital, Benedictine Health Center, Abbott-Northwestern Hospital and Allina Health Hospice for their loving care and support. Memorials preferred to the Courage Center or your charity of choice.